bubblers, small bongs?

i like the idea of pipes, but from my experience i havnt enjoyed them. they are always hot and nasty tasting. and i didnt ever really feel stoned from it.

i havnt however tried a bubbler. now the idea sounds good to me, and i can imagine myself enjoying one. but i realised that a bubbler is surely just the same as a really small bong. excpet without the cooling effect of the larger volume of water and the expansion of the chamber.

now i dont really like bongs very much, i used to, but i came down with a nasty case of pluracy, and then switched to joints. now ive learned to love joints and its the only way i smoke. now whenever i toke a bong i cant help but find it unpleasent. it just tastes horrible and tickles the back of my throat. plus its over in a second, i want it to last half an hour like a good joint does.

from your guys experience is a bubbler like a really small bong, or is it the cool multiple toking vision i have?

i like the idea of pipes, but from my experience i havnt enjoyed them. they are always hot and nasty tasting. and i didnt ever really feel stoned from it.

i havnt however tried a bubbler. now the idea sounds good to me, and i can imagine myself enjoying one. but i realised that a bubbler is surely just the same as a really small bong. excpet without the cooling effect of the larger volume of water and the expansion of the chamber.

now i dont really like bongs very much, i used to, but i came down with a nasty case of pluracy, and then switched to joints. now ive learned to love joints and its the only way i smoke. now whenever i toke a bong i cant help but find it unpleasent. it just tastes horrible and tickles the back of my throat. plus its over in a second, i want it to last half an hour like a good joint does.

from your guys experience is a bubbler like a really small bong, or is it the cool multiple toking vision i have?

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From my experience, bubblers are a very pleasant way to smoke. As you inferred, it does hit like a bong, albeit a very, very small one. Essentially, a bubbler is like a regular pipe, but the smoke is milder, cooler, and better tasting. Even though the volume isn't as big, it has its merits. Sometimes I like to be able to take lots of hits without getting blown immediately, you know?

Don't expect to get a 30 minute bowl from one, though. Nothing really lasts as long as a joint or a blunt.

The only problem with a bubbler is that sometimes it's tough to fill with water, etc., especially when you're high.

I'd say... get a simple one to see what you think. You'll probably love it, and there's nothing to lose, except for maybe $30. Or, just borrow one.

Old School

I think bubblers are really cool, and no they won't last like a J or a blunt. The bigger you pack the bowl though the longer it will last, so if your looking for a bubbler make sure it has a nice big bowl. As for bongs being harsh I don't know what your talking about, and there are a bunch of bubblers here on GC or just go to your local headshop.